Radek Martinek made two huge mistakes Tuesday in the Islanders 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Martinek made a couple of rookie mistakes, not something you would expect out of a 37-year-old veteran as he left the bench on one play, forcing a too many men on the ice call in which the Rangers scored on the ensuing power play. He then meandered over to the left side of the ice, allowing Benoit Pouliot to go up the middle untouched for the winning goal. Coach Jack Capuano was very upset after the game but the Islanders do not have any options on the blueline at this time unless they recall someone from the minors. Thu, Oct 31, 2013 07:25:00 AM

Grabovski failed his physical due to concussion symptoms that have been bothering him since last season. There's no known timetable for his recovery, which is to be expected when it comes to a concussion.

Anders Lee scored two goals in Thursday's 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Lee scored the game-tying (1-1) goal on the power play in the first period and he ended up scoring the game-winner in the third frame. The 26-year-old has three goals in his last three games and eight goals and two assists in 26 contests. John Tavares scored the other goal for the Islanders.

He has been scratched for the last two contests. Strome has produced only two goals and four assists in 19 games this season. Alan Quine will head to the press box instead when the Islanders host the Pittsburgh Penguins.

You're always told to just go to the net, and that's exactly what Jason Chimera did.

The veteran winger took a puck off his leg from Brock Nelson for his third goal over his last four games. Chimera is now up to four goals and nine points in 25 games this season. They also to learn from your elders, for what it's worth.

Cal Clutterbuck's new five-year deal with the New York Islanders is worth $17.5 million.

That $3.5 million cap hit seems like quite a bit for a 29-year-old forward that typically serves in the third or fourth line and usually records between 10-20 points per season. That being said, Clutterbuck has played beyond that description so far this season, averaging 15:26 minutes per game and recording nine points in 25 games. He's also stayed physical with 89 hits. This still seems like a lot of money to throw at him though, given that he might end up seeing his role decline again (it was just last season he was averaging 11:55 minutes) and he might also regress as the contract goes on.

Alan Quine will tag in for Anthony Beauvillier against the Capitals on Thursday.

Quine has posted just three points with just 12 shots on net and 24 hits in 13 games this season, so he probably belongs on the wire. Beauvillier has posted two goals and seven points with 22 points in 18 games thus far.

Coach Jack Capuano has confirmed that Travis Hamonic will be back in the lineup on Monday night.

He isn't listed on injured reserve anymore and New York will dress seven defenders in the contest. The Islanders just lost Dennis Seidenberg, so Hamonic's return comes at a great time if you are looking on the bright side. He has five points, 17 hits and 24 blocks in 12 games this campaign.

Thomas Hickey scored the winner Monday in overtime to give the Islanders a 2-1 win over Calgary.

It was Hickey's second of the season and it came at a perfect time for the struggling Islanders who badly needed a win. Hickey has been playing solid hockey but is not an offensive weapon as 22 points is the best NHL season he has ever had. He shouldn't be in your lineup but if he was on Monday, you got a nice bonus.

Pelech's shift to the IR list probably has less to do with any new information about his status and more to do with the fact that Dennis Seidenberg was ready to be activated, so those moves cancel each other out from a roster size perspective. Pelech has a goal and three points in nine games this season.

Ryan Pulock (broken foot) has been skating but is not close to returning to action.

Pulock is with the Islanders as they embark on a California road trip but will continue to get in some conditioning without playing as he closes in on a return. He was injured in his first game back from the minors so he has no stats this season.

Halak turned away 36 of 38 shots, including all 13 on the penalty kill. In fact, he made 16 stops in the first with 10 on the kill. The latter coming on a single double-minor. Wow. That's a winning effort if there ever was one. Halak's record rises to 5-6-5 with a .912 save percentage and a 2.88 GAA.

Thomas Greiss stopped 24 of 26 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

The Blues got the first goal of the game less than five minutes in, but the Islanders battled back to regain the lead heading into the second period. Greiss has now won three in a row, and he's given up six goals during that span. He has a 5-4-0 record with a 2.43 goals-against-average and a .920 save percentage this season.